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Master's Degree ProgramsFull Year Master's Degree ProgramTwo Summers Master's Degree ProgramPrivate School LeadershipLeadership AcademyTwo Week Fellowship ProgramsSummer Institute for Early Career TeachersHeads of Schools Programs"What I didn’t expect was the personal connection that developed among faculty and students as we were given the space to deeply consider and affirm why we teach-- and what that decision means for every area of our lives.” Dawn Jefferson, SI ‘06, Dean of Studies, Potomac School, VA"It is the first resource I recommend for those aspiring to become administrators in our schools." Robert "Bo" Lauder, KSI '87, Principal, Friends Seminary, NYEMBRACEthe complexities of the classroomEXPLOREthe art of teachingthe delicate balance of subject mastery, judgment, intuition, and creativityIn his own words, "a little Klingon" at the Summer InstituteA full-year Klingenstein M.A. student in 2005-2006Assistant Academic Dean at Culver and Co-Director of the Summer InstituteREFLECTExcellent reputationAccomplished facultyOutstanding student bodyThe programs are designed to enhance students' knowledge, skills, values and practical experience so they can achieve their potential as leaders with independent schools.Core curriculum at Teachers College and other schools at Columbia."Every single thing I've done since Klingenstein has been positively influenced by Klingenstein... I think much more about how to manage people, but more importantly, instead of just wondering about it, I actually had the tools to look for what I needed to know... This kind of experience and confidence is immeasurable." Janice Murabayashi, Full- Year M.A., '06, US Academic Dean, La Jolla Country Day School, CALeadership preparation that mattersWhat do you learn in both programs?How are the programs different?TimeTimeReflectionReflectionConvenienceConvenienceLeadershipLawFinanceManagementCurriculum and TeachingCognitive ScienceElectivesScholarshipsScholarshipsDr. Michael Cooper, HDS '12, Brewster AcademyWhat did you like best?"There was a component where we worked with master's candidates enrolled in Columbia's graduate program... Working with them was one of the highlights."PhilosophyGenerousUp to $30,000The Klingenstein Center works with the Admissions Office to provide need-based and merit-based awardsWe work to meet your needYOU receive credit for KSITransfer credits from another M.A. program to work towards an M.Ed.In 2010-2011, 7 of 20 Full Year M.A. students were KSI alums.In 2011-2012, 6 of 26 Full Year M.A. students were KSI alums.Currently, 4 of 50 students in the Two Summers M.A. program are KSI alums.Heads of SchoolsSchool foundersMaster teachersEntrepreneursDeansBusiness executivesDivision headsConsultantsDepartment chairsAt the Klingenstein Center, we believe that strong schools require strong leadership throughout. We dedicate ourselves to improving the quality of independent schools by developing and strengthening the leadership skills of teachers and administrators at every stage of their careers.

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